DC Jazz Fest Presenting the Alex Hamburger Quartet and José Luiz Martins

Alex Hamburger: @dabaddestburger

Raised in the vibrant music scene of the DC area, flutist, vocalist and composer Alex Hamburger was immersed in the world of art from her earliest years. Her debut album “And She Spoke” (released in November 2021) brings together a collection of music inspired by the diverse and ever changing concept of the female voice, featuring original compositions heavily inspired by poetry written through the female voice and personalized arrangements of female-written compositions. She recently released her sophomore album, “What if?” Alex's journeys abroad have ignited the flame for her to continue captivating audiences worldwide with her internationally acclaimed performances. In January 2022, her quartet embarked on a South American tour, captivating audiences at the esteemed Jazz a la Calle Festival in Mercedes, Uruguay, and at Jazz B in São Paulo, Brazil.

Jose Luis Martins: @jose.luiz.martins

José Luiz Martins is a Brazilian pianist,  composer and producer from São Paulo – Brazil currently living in Washington DC. He has been recording and performing for over a decade. He has performed at major music festivals in Brazil, as well as also played in recitals in tribute to the great Brazilian composers such as Gilberto Mendes, Osvaldo Lacerda, Alberto Nepumuceno and Camargo Guarnieri. Since moving to the US in 2019, he has played at world renowned festivals such as the Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival, the Northampton Jazz Festival and HillFest as well as venues all over the east coast such as Blues Alley, Strathmore AMP, The Kennedy Center and Rockwood Music Hall. Learn more: https://joseluizmartins.com/bio